Faith In Action with Pastor Wesley Thompson

In life, we are often faced with numerous and various decisions that can shape our path and influence our future. Decision-making is one of the crucial parts of our lives.  Each choice we make determines our direction and the path of our journey.  Some circumstances may not involve significant choices,  but others  may require us to step out in faith, get our knees on the ground, and raise our hands in surrender to the almighty God who is always in control.

Life is a choice.  The greatest mistake a man can ever make is choosing to live his life apart from God's guidance and grace. Therefore, we should possess a humble heart that acknowledges the wisdom of God in every circumstance whether  favorable  or unfavorable. Though some things in this world may cause us trouble and discouragement, still, we have peace that passes all understanding, knowing that we are never alone.  The eyes of our Lord are always on us. Thus, may we all find the courage to walk in faith and embrace the transformative power of God's guidance in every decision we make.

Pastor Wesley Thompson is a loving husband, father, educator, author, activist,

chaplain, political candidate, pastor, and faithful man of God. He is

a native of Florence, Alabama. He is the senior pastor and teacher at Bethel

Colbert Missionary Baptist Church and previously served as a youth pastor and

interim pastor in his eleven years of ministry. He graduated with a bachelor's

degree in political science from the University of North Alabama and a master's

of divinity degree from Mercer University. He is pursuing a doctor of ministry

degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center. He has worked as a

college admissions recruiter and adjunct professor. He is a member of Alpha Phi

Alpha Fraternity, Inc., NAACP, the Academy of Preachers, and various community

service organizations. He is married to Le'Tanndra Thompson, and they have

three sons.

In this episode, we will revisit a conversation I had with Rev. Wesley Thompson over a year ago and learn how faith in God guided him through the complexities of decision-making amidst the darkest moment of his life. He underscores the significance of seeking divine direction, aligning decisions with personal aspirations, consulting trusted confidants, and how God can lead us towards paths of hope, healing, and purpose. Rev. Thompson's testimony serves as an inspiration to all who listen, reminding us that even in the face of adversity, faith can lead us to hope, healing, and unexpected blessings. Tune in to gain a wealth of wisdom on the impact of faith on decision-making during life's darkest moments.  

“When making decisions, it's usually going to be uncomfortable when you’re more than likely to not be guaranteed one way or the other and that's where the faith piece comes in.”

Topics Covered:

(00:01:34) Ask God for direction

(00:03:14) Where faith comes in

(00:04:10) The doubts about starting a podcast

(00:06:27) In Sickness and In Health: A Story of Love, Strength, and Faith

(00:08:31) How God works in an amazing way

(00:10:36) Trust God through it all

(00:14:16) Moving from Atlanta to North Alabama: Was it by choice or force?

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(00:18:28) God knows what we truly need.

(00:20:02) The dream of Dr. Martin Luther King: What does it mean to Pastor Thompson?

(00:23:22) The Political aspirations: The joy in doing something you love.

(00:24:25) What did Pastor Thompson learn from losing the election?

(00:26:18) Final TimeOut with Reverend Wesley Thompson: How would you encourage a person who fears failure and is afraid of taking the first step toward a goal?

(00:27:21) Take a leap of faith and go deeper

(00:28:52) God will never lead you to a place of failure.

(00:29:40) Connect with Pastor Wesley Thompson.

Key Takeaways: 

“Faith for me is something easy to talk about but when you have to live it out, it's much more difficult.” – Dr. Derrick Burgess

"In every bad situation, there's something good you can pull out of it if you try." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"God reminded me that our ways and our thoughts are not his, and he pulled a surprise on me." – Pastor Wesley Thompson 

"No matter how successful, accomplished or educated a person is, there's always that thought in the back of your head where you will ask yourself, am I that enough?" – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"When we're in the moment of that depression, sadness, and frustration of just not knowing what in the world is going on, God is building a testimony for us." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"There's no testimony without a test." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"Everybody should be able to look back on their life and say, I'm glad I did instead of, I wish I would have." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"No matter what it is, there's no age limit on when you can do it." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"If you don't fail, you're not going to learn and grow." – Dr. Derrick Burgess

“God is never going to tell you to go somewhere in which it's going to lead to failure.” – Pastor Wesley Thompson

"You will never give yourself a chance to discover what lies beyond out there in the deep until you go out there." – Pastor Wesley Thompson

Connect with Wesley Thompson:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinisterWesleyThompson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westhompson1906/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesley-thompson-70373845/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voteforwesley

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sickness-Health-Story-Strength-Faith/dp/0997679786

Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:

Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg

Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com

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